Circulation Assistant

WE ARE HIRING!

Reddick Public Library District is seeking a self-motivated, friendly, organized, and community-oriented individual with strong customer service skills to join our year-round staff!

1 PART-TIME CIRCULATION ASSISTANT, 14-18 HOURS/WEEK.

Hours include days, 1-2 evening/week & 1-2 weekends/month.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performs essential circulation tasks: checks-in/checks-out materials, collects fees, handles all materials, and places holds.
• Completes new patron registration, renews patron cards, and updates patron information in library software.
• Acts as library reception and orients patrons to use of library.
• Answers telephone, relays messages to appropriate staff, and makes calls as needed.
• Performs opening and closing procedures when necessary.
• Answers directional questions and refers reference questions to appropriate staff.
• Assists patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, reader’s advisory, equipment, and services.
• Attends relevant professional development opportunities and meetings as required.
• Submits monthly report to Director.
• Creates displays and other departmental activities as assigned.
• Provides consistent, gracious, and friendly service to all members of the public.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Cooperates as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous public library or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products.
• High level of proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Availability to work scheduled evenings and weekends.
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY, OR ONLINE AT:

www.reddicklibrary.org/employment

Completed applications can be submitted to employment@reddicklibrary.org or in person by Friday, May 29, at Reddick Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL.

No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to bend, lift and carry up to 40 pounds?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person